Ferrocene derivatives. Part XVI. The aminomethylation of methylthio- and bismethylthio-ferrocene

Abstract

The substitution reactions named in the title give all conceivable products. These have been separated chromatographically, either as such or after reduction of the dimethylaminomethyl to a methyl group. Structures have been assigned to the products on the basis of infrared and proton magnetic resonance spectra, and independent synthesis (in one case). The ratios of isomeric products have been determined. Two routes to ferrocenyl thiocyanate are described.